Myth Quiz #2-october 19, 2012

42 Questions | By Kcroy | Last updated: Feb 28, 2013 | Total Attempts: 226

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This is quiz for Oak Harbor Middle School 7th graders over all of their myth notes.

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1.

Check ALL the boxes that are reasons we study mythology. There WILL be more than one.
- A.
  
  To learn about past cultures.
- B.
  
  To explain the unexplainable.
- C.
  
  To teach a lesson called a moral.
- D.
  
  To give us hope and purpose.
- E.
  
  To entertain us.
- F.
  
  To learn factual information about actual events that really happened in history.
- G.
  
  To teach us a new religion.
2.

The main character of a literary work is called...
- A.
  
  Antagonist
- B.
  
  Pessimist
- C.
  
  Optimist
- D.
  
  Protagonist
- E.
  
  Polyribonucleaicacidartemisal
3.

Zeus, Posedion and Hades are brothers and the sons of Kronos.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The home of the gods.
- A.
  
  Hades
- B.
  
  Olympus
- C.
  
  Camp Half Blood
- D.
  
  Crete
- E.
  
  Polyponesia
5.

This is where the dead went in Greek mythology and also where the monsters and Titans were imprisoned.
- A.
  
  Hades
- B.
  
  Olympus
- C.
  
  Camp Half Blood
- D.
  
  Crete
- E.
  
  Polyponesia
6.

God of war.
- A.
  
  Ares
- B.
  
  Demeter
- C.
  
  Hephaestus
- D.
  
  Aphrodite
- E.
  
  Hera
- F.
  
  Zeus
7.

Goddess of the Harvest.
- A.
  
  Ares
- B.
  
  Demeter
- C.
  
  Hephaestus
- D.
  
  Aphrodite
- E.
  
  Hera
- F.
  
  Zeus
8.

God of fire and blacksmith.
- A.
  
  Ares
- B.
  
  Demeter
- C.
  
  Hephaestus
- D.
  
  Aphrodite
- E.
  
  Hera
- F.
  
  Zeus
9.

Goddess of love and beauty. Hubba-Bubba!
- A.
  
  Ares
- B.
  
  Demeter
- C.
  
  Hephaestus
- D.
  
  Aphrodite
- E.
  
  Hera
- F.
  
  Zeus
10.

Very jealous goddess of marriage. Wife and sister of Zeus.
- A.
  
  Ares
- B.
  
  Demeter
- C.
  
  Hephaestus
- D.
  
  Aphrodite
- E.
  
  Hera
- F.
  
  Zeus
11.

King of the gods. Thunderbolt is his symbol and the sky his realm.
- A.
  
  Ares
- B.
  
  Demeter
- C.
  
  Hephaestus
- D.
  
  Aphrodite
- E.
  
  Hera
- F.
  
  Zeus
12.

King of the sea. The trident was his symbol. He created the horse.
- A.
  
  Poseidon
- B.
  
  Hermes
- C.
  
  Athena
- D.
  
  Apollo
- E.
  
  Dionysus
- F.
  
  Artemis
13.

Messenger of the gods. He carried a Caduceus. Faster than a text message. He was reliable and had winged feet.
- A.
  
  Poseidon
- B.
  
  Hermes
- C.
  
  Athena
- D.
  
  Apollo
- E.
  
  Dionysus
- F.
  
  Artemis
14.

The owl is her symbol. She bested Ares in war more than once because she is the goddess of strategy and wisdom. She was born from Zeus's head.
- A.
  
  Poseidon
- B.
  
  Hermes
- C.
  
  Athena
- D.
  
  Apollo
- E.
  
  Dionysus
- F.
  
  Artemis
15.

He is a twin. God of music and archery. He drives a fiery chariot across the sky. He is the sun god.
- A.
  
  Poseidon
- B.
  
  Hermes
- C.
  
  Athena
- D.
  
  Apollo
- E.
  
  Dionysus
- F.
  
  Artemis
16.

She is a twin. She is the moon. Goddess of the hunt. A deer is often her symbol. A great archer.
- A.
  
  Poseidon
- B.
  
  Hermes
- C.
  
  Athena
- D.
  
  Apollo
- E.
  
  Dionysus
- F.
  
  Artemis
17.

According to our notes, which of the following ARE elements of a Heroic Tale.
- A.
  
  Weapon
- B.
  
  Friends
- C.
  
  Clothing
- D.
  
  Youth
- E.
  
  Quest
- F.
  
  Battles
- G.
  
  Victory
- H.
  
  Intelligence and strength
18.

Ugly. Unfortunate. The unlucky brother. God of the Underworld.
- A.
  
  Zeus
- B.
  
  Poseidon
- C.
  
  Ares
- D.
  
  Hades
- E.
  
  Dionysus
- F.
  
  Apollo
19.

The lesson we learn in a myth is called the:
- A.
  
  Minotaur
- B.
  
  Mythos
- C.
  
  Muthos
- D.
  
  Moral
- E.
  
  Mercedes
20.

Many of the gods have Roman names that are also the names of planets.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Hera's Roman name.
- A.
  
  Juno
- B.
  
  Siren
- C.
  
  Mars
- D.
  
  Ceres
22.

Monster with at least 100 eyes; killed by Hermes; Hera had its eyes put into a peacock's tail
- A.
  
  Gorgon
- B.
  
  Argus
- C.
  
  Hydra
- D.
  
  Medusa
23.

Has a single eye; made lightning bolts for Zeus
- A.
  
  Cyclops
- B.
  
  Medusa
- C.
  
  Argus
- D.
  
  Siren
24.

Giant winged creature with heads of women; lived on rocks in the sea; their singing lured sailors to their death
- A.
  
  Cyclops
- B.
  
  Medusa
- C.
  
  Gorgon
- D.
  
  Siren
25.

Ugly monster who lived on the edges of the world; one look in their eyes could turn you to stone
- A.
  
  Gorgon
- B.
  
  Cyclops
- C.
  
  Hera
- D.
  
  Argus

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